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| has gloss | eng: Rainbowing is the process in which a dredging ship propels sand that has been claimed from the ocean floor in a high arc to a particular location. This is used for multiple purposes, ranging from building up a beach to prevent erosion to constructing new islands. The name is derived from the appearance of the arc, which closely resembles a brown-colored rainbow. |
| lexicalization | eng: Rainbowing |
| instance of | e/Dredging |
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| has gloss | nld: Opspuiten is het oppompen en in een boog sproeien van water met zand en baggerslib door een baggerschip. |
| lexicalization | nld: Opspuiten |
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| media:img | Palm Island Resort.jpg |
| media:img | Waterway opspuiten zandsuppletie 355907s.jpg |
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